LG AR502PS-A0 Owner’s Manual

AV RECEIVER SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: AR502PS

Main Unit - AR502PS-A0 Speakers - SR52PS-F, SR52PS-C,

SR52PS-S, SR52PS-W

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

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This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized LG Service Centre.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Before connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Required cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Display window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-21

Connecting components with digital

audio output jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

Connecting components with analog

audio jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16

Connecting audio components . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting a camcorder or game console .15

Connecting Portable device or USB device .16

Connecting video components for

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting video components for

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting the antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connecting speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Example of 5.1 channel speaker

system configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Speaker System Connection . . . . . . . . . . .21

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-35

Turning On the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Selecting the input source . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Selecting the input mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Switching the audio signal . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Switching the video signal . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Playing music files using the USB feature 25

Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Presetting radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting the Display Brightness . . . . . . . . .27

Using the Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Using the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Displaying Source Information . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31

Setup Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

General operation of setup menu . . . . . . . .28

1. SURROUND (Enjoying surround sound) .28

2. SPK TYPE (Setting speaker type) . . . . .29

3. X-OVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

4. SPK DISTANCE (Setting speaker

distance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

5. SPK LEVEL (Setting speaker level) . . . .30

6. DIGITAL IN (Setting Digital Input Signal) .30

7. LOAD INITIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Enjoying the listening mode . . . . . . . . .31-35

SURROUND mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

DSP (Digital Sound Processor) mode . . . . .32

BYPASS mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

ENHANCER mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

About Listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Adjusting the speaker level . . . . . . . . . . .34

TEST TONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

AV Sync. (Adjusting the audio delay) . . . .34

Adjusting the tone control . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Using the NIGHT function

(Dolby Digital only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

M1, M2, M3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-39

Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround

mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Before use

•To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and keep this manual in an easily accessible place for future reference.

• This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your unit. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.

• As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation.

•

Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.

• When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.

• Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or it may damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

Before connection

Turn off the power of all the component before making connections. Read the owner’s manual of each component you intend to use with this unit. Read this before operation

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

Required cables

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following connection cables.

You must purchase the connection cables separately if necessary.

Analog audio cable

Analog audio/Composite video cable

Composite video cable

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Component video cable

USB cable

SB cable for MP3 Player (or Memory Card Reader, etc.)

LINE IN cable

Notes

•Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

• When connecting optical digital cables, insert the cable plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cables.

LINE

USB

COMPONENT

COAXIAL

Optical

VIDEO

A/V

AUDIO

Introduction

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L/audio)

Yellow (video)

Red (R/audio)

Yellow

Blue

Green

Red

Introduction

Front Panel

1. POWER ( )

Sets the unit to On and Standby.

2. INPUT SELECT

Select the input source. Turn this knob until the input source you want appears in the display window.

3. DISPLAY

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

4. Display window

5. M1, M2, M3

Loads and stores various settings on this buttons you set at one time.

6. Remote sensor

Receives control signals from the remote control.

7. MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the volume of the unit to MIN (- 70.0dB) through MAX (+10.0dB).

8. PHONES connector

Connect a stereo headphone plug ( 6.3 mm) to PHONES connector for private listening.

9. SPEAKER LEVEL

Adjusts the level of each speaker.

10. TEST TONE

Checks the position and sound balance of speakers in the following order. (Front left speaker

→

Center speaker → Front right speaker → Surround right speaker → Surround left speaker

→

Subwoofer)

11. DIGITAL

Selects the input mode (ANALOG, COAXIAL, OPTICAL 1/2/3).

12. FM/AM

Selects the unit’s tuner (FM and AM bands).

13. SURROUND MODE

Selects various surround effect.

14. DSP (Digital Signal Processor)

Selects DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode.

15. BYPASS

Selects BYPASS mode.

16. SETUP

Accesses or removes the setup menu.

17. b/B/v/V (left/right/up/down)

Selects an item in the menu.



(ENTER)

Acknowledges the menu selection.

PRESET (-/+)

Selects preset number of radio.

TUN. (-/+)

Tunes in the desired radio station.

18. USB port

Connect a USB port of USB device.

19. OPTICAL IN3

Connect a component with digital audio output jacks.

20. PORTABLE-IN (3.5 )

Connect a portable component.

21. AV IN (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO)

Connect the components with analog audio/video output jacks (camcorder,game console, etc).

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INPUT

SELECT

DISPLAY M1 M2 M3

MASTER VOLUME

Rear Panel

1. VCR IN/VCR REC. OUT

Connect a VCR.

2. TV/STB IN

Connect a TV, satellite tuner or set-top box.

3. DVD IN

Connect a DVD player to DVD IN jacks.

4. CD IN

Connect a CD player or Super Audio CD player to CD IN jacks.

5. MONITOR OUT

Connect to a video input on your TV or projector.

6. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connect a TV or projector to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

7. COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN

Connect a DVD player with component video out jacks to COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN jacks.

8. COMPONENT VIDEO TV/STB IN

Connect a satellite tuner or set-top box, etc with component video out jacks to COMPONENT VIDEO TV/STB IN jacks.

9. SPEAKER SYSTEM

Connect the speakers.

10. AM ANTENNA

Connect an AM antenna.

11. FM ANTENNA

Connect a FM antenna.

12. SW (PRE OUT)

Connect the active subwoofer.

13. OPTICAL IN 1/2

Connect CD and DVD player, and other components with an optical digital audio output.

14. COAXIAL

Connect CD and DVD player, and other components with a coaxial digital audio output.

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Note

The VCR IN video signal is not outputted to the VCR REC. OUT but outputted to the MONITOR OUT. However, The VCR IN audio signal can be outputted to the VCR REC. OUT.

Introduction

Display window

SLEEP

USB

MUTE

VOLUME

RCL

SRSL

ftms

WMA MP3

PCM Virtual FM ST. kHz MHz

1. SLEEP indicator

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

2. Listening mode & format indicators

These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and the format of digital input signals.

3. FM indicator

Lights up when the FM broadcast is being received.

ST. indicator

Lights up when a stereo broadcast is being received in radio mode.

4. TUNED indicator

Lights up when the unit is tuned into a radio station.

5. MUTE indicator

Flashes while the unit is muted.

6. VOLUME indicator

Displays the level of volume.

7. Message area

Shows various information about the currently selected source.

8. Speaker indicators

Displays the front, center, surround, and subwoofer.

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Remote control operation range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

• Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor

• Angle: About 30° in each direction in front of the

remote sensor

Remote control battery installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two R06 (size AA) batteries with and

aligned correctly.

Notes

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix

different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

• If you intend not to use the remote control for a

long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as

possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

About the remote control modes

The remote control can be used to control up to ten different components. The remote control has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the four RECEIVER, DVD, VCR, and TV buttons on the remote control.

1. Press RECEIVER, DVD, VCR, or TV buttons to

select a mode.

In RECEIVER Mode, you can control the unit.

In DVD Mode, you can control DVD player.

In VCR Mode, you can control VCR.

In TV Mode, you can control TV.

2. Use the buttons supported by that mode to

control the component.

Note

Some of the remote control operations may not work as expected with other components.

RECEIVER Mode

To set the remote control to RECEIVER mode, press RECEIVER.

RECEIVER

VCR

DVD

RECEIVER

Remote Control

1. POWER ( )

Switches the unit ON and OFF.

RECEIVER/DVD/TV/VCR

To operate the desired function with this remote control, select the corresponding the buttons.

2. DIGITAL

Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs to a source.

DIMMER

Press this button to adjust the brightness of the display window.

SLEEP

Press this button to set the sleep timer.

NIGHT

Reduces the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels.

SPK LEVEL

Adjusts the speaker level from -10dB to +10dB.

TEST TONE

Checks the position and sound balance of speakers in the following order.

TONE CTRL

Controls the BASS, MIDDLE, and TREBLE.

AV SYNC.

Adjusts the Audio Delay.

LISTENING MODE

- SURROUND

Selects various surround effect.

- DSP (Digital Signal Processor)

Selects DSP (Digital Signal Processor) mode.

- BYPASS

Selects BYPASS mode.

- ENHANCER

Enhances the sound quality of compressed input signal.

3. USB mode only

- STOP (xx)

Stops playback.

- PLAY (B)

Starts playback.

- PAUSE(XX)

Pauses playback temporarily.

- REPEAT

Repeats track.

- SKIP (../>>)

Moves to the next or previous track.

4. DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen display.

Access the menu on a disc.

SETUP

Accesses or removes setup menu.

TITLE

Displays the disc’s title menu, if available.

RETURN

Returns to the previous menu. b/B/v/V (left/right/up/ down) Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER

Acknowledges the menu selection.

PRESET (-/+)

Selects program of Radio.

TUN. (-/+)

Tunes in the desired radio station.

5. 0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu.

INPUT SELECT buttons

- TUNER : Selects an FM or AM broadcast

- DVD : Selects a DVD mode.

- PORTABLE : Selects a POTABLE mode.

- VCR : Selects a VCR mode.

- CD : Selects a CD mode.

- AV : Selects an AV mode.

- TV/STB : Selects a TV/STB mode.

- USB : Selects an USB mode.

PROG./CLEAR

Stores a radio station’s frequency in the tuner’s memory.

INPUT.SEL.

Selects the input settings.

6. M1, M2, M3

Loads and stores various settings on this buttons you set at one time.

MO./ST.

Selects the mono or stereo during receiving a FM broadcast.

D.SEL

Selects a card on the USB mode in case that more than one memory cards are connected to the USB port.

7. MUTE

Mutes the sound.

VOLUME (-/+)

Adjusts the volume.

Introduction

DVD Mode

To set the remote control to DVD mode, press DVD.

1. POWER ( )

Switches the unit ON and OFF.

2. STOP (xx)

Stops playback.

PLAY (B)

Starts playback.

PAUSE(XX)/STEP

Pauses playback temporarily. Press this button repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.

REPEAT

Repeats chapter, track, title or all.

SCAN(

bbbb/BBBB

)

Searches backward or forward.

SKIP (../>>)

Moves to the next or previous chapter or track.

3. DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen display.

Access the menu on a disc.

SETUP

Accesses or removes setup menu.

TITLE

Displays the disc’s title menu, if available.

RETURN

Returns to the previous menu. b/B/v/V (left/right/up/ down) Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER

Acknowledges the menu selection.

4. 0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu.

DVD

VCR Mode

To set the remote control to VCR mode, press VCR.

1. POWER ( )

Switches the unit ON and OFF.

2. STOP (xx)

Stops playback.

PLAY (B)

Starts playback.

PAUSE(XX)/STEP

Pauses playback temporarily. Press this button repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.

SCAN (

bbbb/BBBB

)

Searches backward or forward.

3. CH (-/+)

Selects the channel.

4. 0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu.

TV Mode

To set the remote control to TV mode, press TV.

1. POWER ( )

Switches the unit ON and OFF.

2. CH (-/+)

Selects the channel.

MUTE

Mutes the sound.

TV INPUT

Selects the TV’s source.

VOLUME (-/+)

Adjusts the volume.

3. 0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a menu.

TVVCR

Introduction

Controlling the TV

You can control the channel, sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied Remote Control.

Setting Remote Control Codes for LG TV

1. Hold POWER ( ) and press CH (-/+) button repeatedly until the TV on or off.

2. The POWER ( ), CH (-/+), VOLUME (-/+), numerical buttons and TV INPUT buttons on remote control can operate the LG TV.

Note

If the remote control does not operate your particular TV, try the other code or use the remote control originally supplied with the LG TV. (LG and Gold Star) Due to the variety of codes used by manufacturers, OUR COMPANY cannot guarantee that the remote control will operate every LG TV model.

Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

Connecting a DVD player (or Digital device), TV monitor or satellite tuner (or Set top box etc.)

1. Connect the audio jacks.

For details of the required cables, see the page 4.

Notes

•You can also connect the device to OPTICAL IN 3 jack on the front panel

• Connect to either the DVD COAXIAL IN or DVD OPTICAL IN 1 jack.

•You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/STB AUDIO IN jacks on the unit. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the COMPOSITE VIDEO (TV/STB) IN jack on the unit.

OPTICAL OUT

COAXIAL OUT

DVD player (or Digital device)

OPTICAL OUT

Satellite tuner (or Set top box etc.)

Optical

COAXIAL

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